The media and public understanding of biotechnology: A survey of scientists and journalists

Science Communication

Volumn 20, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 373-394

  Gunter, Barrie ^a   Kinderlerer, Julian ^b   Beyleveld, Deryck ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD   (United Kingdom)

^b NONE

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EID: 0033448388     PISSN: 10755470     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1075547099020004002     Document Type: Review

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